Sloane Stephens vs Barbora Palicova predictions, Jan 11, 2026

Jan 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Australian Open, Kia Arena (Melbourne) on Sunday,

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In an upcoming WTA Australian Open clash on January 11, 2026, Sloane Stephens will face Barbora Palicova in a highly anticipated match. The venue adds an intriguing dynamic as Stephens plays at home, which could bolster her confidence on the court.

Analyzing recent performances, Sloane Stephens has struggled with form, registering a disappointing result with zero wins in her last match. This lack of momentum may hinder her ability to capitalize on the home advantage. Conversely, Barbora Palicova has demonstrated slightly better form, securing two wins out of her last five matches. Palicova’s ability to maintain composure in pressure situations gives her an edge as she seeks to build on her recent successes.

Tactically, Stephens is known for her power baseline play and strategic shot placement, while Palicova’s game tends to favor agility and precision around the court. The matchup could hinge on Stephens’s ability to dictate play against Palicova’s counterpunching style.

With bookmakers offering equal odds of 1.87 for both players, this matchup is slated to be closely contested. Fans can expect a thrilling battle, though the outcome remains uncertain as both players possess the tools to claim victory.

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Latest Results

05.01.26 Sloane Stephens – Renata Zarazua – 1:2
14.10.25 Sahaja Yamalapalli – Sloane Stephens – 2:0
10.09.25 Sloane Stephens – Lucrezia Stefanini – 1:2
06.03.25 Sloane Stephens – Sofia Kenin – Canceled
25.02.25 Sloane Stephens – Petra Martic – 0:2		 03.12.25 Barbora Palicova – Martyna Kubka – 0:2
02.12.25 Barbora Palicova – Gaia Maduzzi – 2:0
26.11.25 Barbora Palicova – Tessa Johanna Brockmann – 1:2
22.11.25 Barbora Palicova – Eva Bennemann – 0:2
21.11.25 Marina Bassols Ribera – Barbora Palicova – 0:2

Facts

  • Stephens is ranked WTA: 1098. Palicova is ranked WTA: 229.
  • Palicova has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Stephens may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both players in this match.
  • Recently, the players have not faced each other.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Stephens S. 2 : 0
    2 Kartal S. Bouzas Maneiro J. 0 : 2
    3 Pera B. Maria T. 0 : 2
    4 Tauson C. Noskova L. (29) 2 : 1
    5 Frech M. (23) Kudermetova P. (Q) 2 : 0
    6 Blinkova A. Saville D. (WC) 2 : 1
    7 Uchijima M. Linette M. 2 : 1
    8 Bouzkova M. Andreeva M. (14) 0 : 2
    9 Shnaider D. (12) Cocciaretto E. 2 : 0
    10 Tomljanovic A. (WC) Krueger A. 2 : 1
    11 Dart H. (LL) Fett J. (Q) 2 : 1
    12 Parry D. Vekic D. (18) 0 : 2
    13 Pavlyuchenkova A. (27) Yuan Y. 2 : 1
    14 Zidansek T. (Q) Potapova A. 0 : 2
    15 Siegemund L. Baptiste H. 2 : 1
    16 Todoni A. A. (Q) Zheng Q. (5) 0 : 2
    17 Gauff C. (3) Kenin S. 2 : 0
    18 Jeanjean L. (Q) Burrage J. 0 : 2
    19 Bucsa C. Paquet C. (WC) 2 : 0
    20 Starodubtseva Y. Fernandez L. (30) 0 : 2
    21 Muchova K. (20) Podoroska N. 2 : 0
    22 Osaka N. Garcia C. 2 : 1
    23 Erjavec V. (Q) Lamens S. 0 : 2
    24 Bencic B. Ostapenko J. (16) 2 : 0
    25 Badosa P. (11) Wang Xin. 2 : 0
    26 Sonmez Z. Gibson T. (WC) 1 : 2
    27 Niemeier J. Chwalinska M. (Q) 2 : 0
    28 Hibino N. (Q) Kostyuk M. (17) 1 : 2
    29 Samsonova L. (25) Rakhimova K. 2 : 0
    30 Rus A. Danilovic O. 0 : 2
    31 Mertens E. Golubic V. (Q) 2 : 1
    32 Joint M. (WC) Pegula J. (7) 0 : 2
    33 Rybakina E. (6) Jones E. (WC) 2 : 0
    34 Parrizas-Diaz N. Jovic I. (WC) 0 : 2
    35 Kovinic D. Sun L. 2 : 0
    36 Sherif M. Yastremska D. (32) 0 : 2
    37 Keys M. (19) Li A. 2 : 0
    38 Begu I. Ruse G. (Q) 0 : 2
    39 Minnen G. Aiava D. (Q) 1 : 2
    40 Snigur D. (Q) Collins D. (10) 0 : 2
    41 Haddad Maia B. (15) Riera J. (Q) 2 : 1
    42 Zheng S. Andreeva E. 0 : 2
    43 Kudermetova V. Gadecki O. 2 : 0
    44 Marino R. Boulter K. (22) 1 : 2
    45 Svitolina E. (28) Cirstea S. 2 : 0
    46 Bejlek S. (Q) Dolehide C. 0 : 2
    47 Townsend T. Zarazua R. 1 : 2
    48 Wei S. (Q) Paolini J. (4) 0 : 2
    49 Navarro E. (8) Stearns P. 2 : 1
    50 Wang Xiy. Grabher J. 2 : 0
    51 Kalinina A. Jabeur O. 0 : 2
    52 Osorio C. Sakkari M. (31) 2 : 1
    53 Putintseva Y. (24) Avanesyan E. 2 : 1
    54 Zhang S. (WC) Kessler M. 2 : 0
    55 Bondar A. Wang Y. 1 : 2
    56 Tomova V. Kasatkina D. (9) 0 : 2
    57 Lys E. (LL) Birrell K. (Q) 2 : 0
    58 Gracheva V. McNally C. 2 : 0
    59 Martic P. (LL) Cristian J. 1 : 2
    60 Bronzetti L. Azarenka V. (21) 2 : 0
    61 Alexandrova E. (26) Raducanu E. 0 : 2
    62 Carle M. L. Anisimova A. 0 : 2
    63 Sramkova R. Volynets K. 2 : 1
    64 Siniakova K. Swiatek I. (2) 0 : 2

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bouzas Maneiro J. 2 : 0
    2 Maria T. Tauson C. 0 : 2
    3 Frech M. (23) Blinkova A. 2 : 1
    4 Uchijima M. Andreeva M. (14) 1 : 2
    5 Shnaider D. (12) Tomljanovic A. 2 : 0
    6 Dart H. Vekic D. (18) 1 : 2
    7 Pavlyuchenkova A. (27) Potapova A. 2 : 1
    8 Siegemund L. Zheng Q. (5) 2 : 0
    9 Gauff C. (3) Burrage J. 2 : 0
    10 Bucsa C. Fernandez L. (30) 1 : 2
    11 Muchova K. (20) Osaka N. 1 : 2
    12 Lamens S. Bencic B. 0 : 2
    13 Badosa P. (11) Gibson T. 2 : 0
    14 Niemeier J. Kostyuk M. (17) 0 : 2
    15 Samsonova L. (25) Danilovic O. 0 : 2
    16 Mertens E. Pegula J. (7) 0 : 2
    17 Rybakina E. (6) Jovic I. 2 : 0
    18 Kovinic D. Yastremska D. (32) 0 : 2
    19 Keys M. (19) Ruse G. 2 : 1
    20 Aiava D. Collins D. (10) 1 : 2
    21 Haddad Maia B. (15) Andreeva E. 2 : 0
    22 Kudermetova V. Boulter K. (22) 2 : 1
    23 Svitolina E. (28) Dolehide C. 2 : 0
    24 Zarazua R. Paolini J. (4) 0 : 2
    25 Navarro E. (8) Wang Xiy. 2 : 1
    26 Jabeur O. Osorio C. 2 : 0
    27 Putintseva Y. (24) Zhang S. 2 : 0
    28 Wang Y. Kasatkina D. (9) 0 : 2
    29 Lys E. Gracheva V. 2 : 1
    30 Cristian J. Bronzetti L. 2 : 0
    31 Raducanu E. Anisimova A. 2 : 0
    32 Sramkova R. Swiatek I. (2) 0 : 2

    1/16-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Tauson C. 2 : 0
    2 Frech M. (23) Andreeva M. (14) 1 : 2
    3 Shnaider D. (12) Vekic D. (18) 1 : 2
    4 Pavlyuchenkova A. (27) Siegemund L. 2 : 0
    5 Gauff C. (3) Fernandez L. (30) 2 : 0
    6 Osaka N. (RET.) Bencic B. 0 : 1
    7 Badosa P. (11) Kostyuk M. (17) 2 : 1
    8 Danilovic O. Pegula J. (7) 2 : 0
    9 Rybakina E. (6) Yastremska D. (32) 2 : 0
    10 Keys M. (19) Collins D. (10) 2 : 0
    11 Haddad Maia B. (15) Kudermetova V. 0 : 2
    12 Svitolina E. (28) Paolini J. (4) 2 : 1
    13 Navarro E. (8) Jabeur O. 2 : 1
    14 Putintseva Y. (24) Kasatkina D. (9) 0 : 2
    15 Lys E. Cristian J. 2 : 1
    16 Raducanu E. Swiatek I. (2) 0 : 2

    1/8-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Andreeva M. (14) 2 : 0
    2 Vekic D. (18) Pavlyuchenkova A. (27) 0 : 2
    3 Gauff C. (3) Bencic B. 2 : 1
    4 Badosa P. (11) Danilovic O. 2 : 0
    5 Rybakina E. (6) Keys M. (19) 1 : 2
    6 Kudermetova V. Svitolina E. (28) 0 : 2
    7 Navarro E. (8) Kasatkina D. (9) 2 : 1
    8 Lys E. Swiatek I. (2) 0 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Pavlyuchenkova A. (27) 2 : 1
    2 Gauff C. (3) Badosa P. (11) 0 : 2
    3 Keys M. (19) Svitolina E. (28) 2 : 1
    4 Navarro E. (8) Swiatek I. (2) 0 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Badosa P. (11) 2 : 0
    2 Keys M. (19) Swiatek I. (2) 2 : 1

    Final

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Keys M. (19) 1 : 2

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